Recipe Directions

2. Line two dehydrator trays with parchment paper or teflex sheets. Spread batter evenly on two trays using the back of a spoon.

3. Start dehydrating the crackers. I generally dehydrate everything at 120 degrees for the first hour, then I reduce the temperature to 105 degrees for the remainder of the cooking time.

4. Score the crackers. Once the crackers are starting to harden up (four hours later?), use a knife to score the crackers along wherever you want the crackers to separate. (This will make them easier to break later on.)

5. Remove paper or teflex. Once the crackers are holding their shape together very well (8 hours in the dehydrator?), break them apart along the score lines. Remove the parchment or teflex sheets and place the crackers directly on the dehydrator tray.

6. Finish dehydrating. Some people like their crackers a bit moist. I like this particular recipe to be very dry. If you plan on keeping them for a few weeks or more in storage, then you must ensure that there is no moisture left.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

Having a basic raw cracker recipe at your disposal is integral. Make sure to always have a batch of basic raw crackers on hand at all times. Crackers are very helpful when you need to throw together a quick raw meal or snack. Raw crackers are integral to helping you keep with the raw food diet lifestyle.

Here is my standby basic raw cracker recipe, which I use on a regular basis. Feel free to modify to suit your fancy. For example, you could make a sweeter cracker by omitting the savoury spices and adding cinnamon, for example.

This recipe makes enough for two dehydrator trays' worth of raw crackers. Try it as is once to make sure that you'll like it. Then, forever more, double or triple the recipe! Buy parchment paper or teflex sheets (which can be purchased from dehydrator sellers).

I store dehydrated crackers in the freezer in a large ziploc bag.

Eat and enjoy! I love avocado, sprouts, and tomato on raw crackers. Mmm!

Comments and Reviews

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Lone's Review

Basic raw cracker recipe

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5 out of 5

I just got my Excalibur and this was the first recipe I tried... I added 4 tbsp of peppers & parsley each and I used Asian spice and chillie peppers too.. I should have measure the spice though lol.. a little seems to go a LONG way! .. I still loved the crackers and will make a basic batch to have on hand as I'm trying to go grain free - which leaves nuts and seeds :) yum! .. Anyway.. Thanks for for this great recipe! Have you tried freezing these? Not sure if it's even necessary but wondering about longevity as I like to use all 9 shelves but since there's only one of me, I also don't want to waste anything. :)

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Hi! I'm on an anti-inflammatory diet for rheumatoid arthritis. Because of this I need to soak all nuts and seeds. What do you suggest for your recipes which call for nuts and seeds? Is this a case where I would need to soak and then dehydrate all nuts and seeds before using them in recipes? I'm assuming soaked nuts and seeds would contain too much moisture and alter the recipe. Furthermore, I can't imagine grinding up soaked, say, flax seeds.

It definitely depends on the recipe. You've hit the nail on the head, in some recipes you really need to use DRY (non-wet) nuts, or else the recipe goes wonky. This is often the case with pie crusts using nuts, for example. Or other recipes where the moisture content is critical.

However, pretty much any recipe that needs to be dehydrated (like this cracker recipe) you can use moist nuts that have just been soaked. (This is because all of the water is going to get dehydrated off, so a bit of extra water isn't a big deal.) Simply soak in water, drain, then rinse clean and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Also, some people do soak their nuts, then dehydrate them and store them. This is also an option, but more labour intensive.

Zalia's Review

Basic raw cracker recipe

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5 out of 5

Tried half the recipe first and now have double the recipe in the dehydrator as they turned out really nice.

Question though, how is everyone mixing the ingredients? For me the flax meal gets pretty lumpy. The best result I had was by mixing the water and the flax meal first and then adding the rest, mixing with my hands, but I still had a few lumps left.

Also, could you please include the height that you are spreading the cracker mix in the recipe for the people like myself not using the Excalibur?
Thanks

Jasna's Review

Basic raw cracker recipe

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3 out of 5

These were the first crackers I made and I need to say they are fine as a base crackers, but next time I will certainly add a little more salt because they are solid and suitable to take it and nibble in case of emergency, but need a little bit salt

I haven't tried these recipes yet - I am considering adding a greater percentage of raw food to my regular foods. The issue of a dehydrator interests me - with your experience (I know you can't recommend a product, but...)what features would be essential for you in a dehydrator?
And, what about pepitas in these cracker/pizza base recipes?
Love your site and the recipes look extremely tempting!!
Regards, Irene

For the budget-conscious, you can also get a Vegikiln - they are cheaper, white, not as "reputable" but they get the job done if price is a big factor. The main difference is that this one doesn't have a door that closes all the trays in (which isn't a big deal unless you want to dehydrate taller items and have to remove trays, but you can cover the holes with aluminum foil if need be): http://tinyurl.com/avb59e3

Hello! I'm new to dehydrating and think your recipe looks delicious! One thing confuses me, though - if we're drying the crackers for 15+ hours to remove the water, why is so much water added to the recipe? Would it not expedite the process to use only 1 1/2 cups of water? I appreciate your wisdom and look forward to learning about the science of dehydrating!

This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. I encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with like-minded, qualified health care professional(s). I wish you success on your raw journey!

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